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$1.3M to fight musselshttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136505/1-3M-to-fight-mussels
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136505/1-3M-to-fight-musselsTue, 31 Mar 2015 11:38:00 PDTThe provincial government will spend about $1.3 million in its fight against invasive quagga and zebra mussels.
The program is designed to protect provincial lakes and rivers against the threat of the mussels which, according to Environment Minister Mary Polak, could threaten aquatic life and cos...Recycling fees going downhttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136495/Recycling-fees-going-down
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136495/Recycling-fees-going-downTue, 31 Mar 2015 10:34:00 PDTThe fee Kelowna residents pay for solid waste management is going down.
Council gave final approval Monday to a $35 reduction.
The reduction is possible because of a higher price for recycled materials since Multi Material BC took responsibility of residential recycling in May of last year.
...Snow removal may expandhttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136453/Snow-removal-may-expand
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136453/Snow-removal-may-expandTue, 31 Mar 2015 09:57:00 PDTThe City of Kelowna could take over snow removal for all streets within city limits, including Highways 97 and 33.
Currently, contractors for the provincial Ministry of Transportation remove snow from the two highways, while city crews look after the remaining streets.
However, city crews are ...City to burn wood debrishttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136457/City-to-burn-wood-debris
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136457/City-to-burn-wood-debrisTue, 31 Mar 2015 09:56:00 PDTThe City of Kelowna is trying something new &ndash; burning wood piles as a way to eliminate wildfire fuels.
The pilot project, introduced Monday by Urban Forest Health Technician Andrew Hunsberger, will focus on three piles in McKinley Landing.
Until now, the city has always chipped materials...4 things you need to knowhttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136483/4-things-you-need-to-know
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136483/4-things-you-need-to-knowTue, 31 Mar 2015 08:23:00 PDTCastanet's AM Update for Tuesday March 31, with Carmen Weld....Optimistic about LNGhttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136440/Optimistic-about-LNG
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136440/Optimistic-about-LNGTue, 31 Mar 2015 05:00:00 PDTStudents in grades six through 10 attended interactive community seminars at the Delta Grand Conference Centre to learn about the science as well as the opportunities behind LNG.
Seminars featured presentations from Science World British Columbia about the fundamentals of energy science.
Minis...Council nixes 2nd fire truckhttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136451/Council-nixes-2nd-fire-truck
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136451/Council-nixes-2nd-fire-truckMon, 30 Mar 2015 19:01:00 PDTKelowna Fire Chief Jeff Carlisle got half of what he was looking for.
City council Monday said yes to adding $130,000 to the 2015 budget to fund the purchase of a new fire truck, but no to an additional $730,000 for a second truck.
The additional funds for the first truck are needed to offset ...City offers trees for cheaphttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136416/City-offers-trees-for-cheap
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136416/City-offers-trees-for-cheapMon, 30 Mar 2015 15:52:00 PDTAnyone seeking some more foliage for their yards need not look far, the City of Kelowna is offering up NeighbourWoods trees for only $40.
But time is running out for Kelowna residents, as the city has less than 100 trees left. They are of the Regal Prince Oak and Snowbird Hawthorn varieties and w...Fire at Glenmore dumphttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136421/Fire-at-Glenmore-dump
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136421/Fire-at-Glenmore-dumpMon, 30 Mar 2015 13:35:00 PDTKelowna firefighters responded to a fire at the Glenmore landfill this afternoon.
Dan Byl, who was hauling garbage to the dump, said the blaze started about 12:30 p.m., and firefighters were on scene about 15 minutes later.
He said dump operations temporarily shut down, creating a lineup of ab...Farmers' market set to openhttp://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136408/Farmers-market-set-to-open
http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/136408/Farmers-market-set-to-openMon, 30 Mar 2015 12:57:00 PDTThe Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market celebrates 20 years this week, when the outdoor version of the popular market opens on Wednesday.
Despite rumblings over the past year, the market will once again be situated at the corner of Springfield Road and Dilworth Drive. And market manager Gisele ...